The 44th Kennedy Center Honors in Washington took on special significance this year, marking both the center’s 50th anniversary and the return of a full-scale event after a pandemic-induced hiatus. For the first time...
Adele’s fourth studio album, *30*, opens with the evocative “Strangers by Nature,” where her dramatic declaration of self is accompanied by an organ, setting the stage for an introspective journey. The song transitions from...
In a chaotic present and an uncertain future, Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, under their Silk Sonic moniker, look to the past with their retro-soul revival. Their debut album, *An Evening With Silk Sonic*,...
After a 22-year hiatus from original studio albums, Diana Ross makes a grand return with *Thank You*, her first album of new material since 1999’s *Every Day Is a New Day*. At 77, Ross...
More than 50 years after captivating Woodstock with “Soul Sacrifice,” Carlos Santana returns with his new album *Blessings And Miracles*. The opening track, “Santana Celebration,” contrasts sharply with his earlier work, reflecting the shift...
In recent years, Brandi Carlile has transitioned from an artist inspired by her musical heroes to one who collaborates with them as equals. Her work with Tanya Tucker on *While I’m Livin’* helped Tucker...
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